VP of US Gaming Marketing and Creative Services Honoured by Vegas INC and UNLV

_{Karin Bernkopf, VP of US Gaming Marketing at IGT, is among honorees at the Women Inspiring Nevada Awards 2024. (Image: Courtesy of Wade Vandervort and Las Vegas Weekly)}

Congratulations to Karin Bernkopf, Vice President of US Gaming Marketing and Creative Services at IGT and Global Gaming Women Mentorship Committee Chair, for being honoured in the 2024 class of Women Inspiring presented by VEGAS INC. and UNLV in Nevada.  

The 2024 Women Inspiring Nevada Awards highlight ten remarkable women who have demonstrated courage and leadership in their communities, businesses, and homes. 

Each year, the selection process becomes increasingly competitive, with hundreds of nominees evaluated by esteemed past honourees.  

The Women Inspiring Nevada 2024

• Denise Charles, Chief Program Officer at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, transitioned to the nonprofit sector after witnessing a family turned away at a homeless shelter. 
• Elissa Cadish, Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court with nearly 35 years in law, is a key advocate for justice and women's representation. 
• Giovannie Espiritu is a director and producer at Her Hunger Media; she focuses on inclusive storytelling and coaching creatives. 
• Jazmin Gelista, Talent Management Partner at CSAA Insurance Group, has earned multiple degrees while maintaining a strong community presence. 
• Karin Bernkopf, Vice President of US Gaming Marketing at IGT, says her innovative marketing strategies have defined her two-decade career. 
• Molly Hamric, CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, transformed her small brokerage into one of the top franchises in the country. 
• Nikkie Preston is Associate Director at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, dedicated to shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. 
• Tina Frias, CEO of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, combines her legal background with dynamic leadership.  
• Shelley Carrao, captain of the Nevada Highway Patrol, shifted from traditional policing to holistic guidance, focusing on rehabilitation. 
• Vicki Rousseau, Director at Simon Property Group, leverages over two decades of experience in the Las Vegas retail scene to foster community engagement. 

_{VEGAS INC Women Inspiring Nevada event at AREA. (Image: Courtesy of Wade Vandervort and Las Vegas Weekly)}

Celebrating Resilience and Leadership 

The Women Inspiring Nevada have shown courage and resilience as they have established themselves as leaders in their businesses, communities, and homes. They are truly inspirational. 

Selected from hundreds of candidates received and judged by women and those who have been honoured in the past, the task of narrowing down the selection to just ten women is exceptionally difficult.

This year’s esteemed class is the tip of the iceberg, representative of a growing and thriving network of accomplished women who recognise and uplift their peers while establishing their own success. 

These honourees embody the spirit of resilience and collaboration, inspiring growth for future generations of women leaders.